Phil Ogg: distinctive singer and songwriter, music promoter and polymath

Hi Welcome to the 3tynespodcast. Today’s guest is the multitalented Phil Ogg. Phil Ogg was born in Prudhoe and has been a familiar presence on the music scene in Northumberland for many years. He has worn many hats during his career, including singer, songwriter and guitarist as well as community music enthusiast, lately evident in the many gigs he organises in the 3tynes area through his non-profit promotion organisation Twango. His distinctive musical style evolved from a classical music education informed by an eclectic range of interests and his thoughtful approach to creativity. Martin Stephenson has described his songs as 'baritonic, expansive, mindful, hopeful'.In this episode, Phil talks about the motivations for songwriting and the value of music as a keystone of the community, and he plays two compositions recorded specially for the podcast.  You can follow Phil on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/phil.ogg.7) and his music can be found on Bandcamp (https://philogg.bandcamp.com/). Information about Twango’s gigs is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Twangogg. Follow 3tynespodcast on Facebook and Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 3tynespodcast.substack.com